responsible. This will result in common
area damage charges and/or excessive
cleaning charges assessed to each
resident of the building, floor, or corridor.
Every attempt will be made to
identify individuals involved in damage
situations. Please assist the staff members
in your immediate residential area to
identify responsible individuals or report
damages when they occur.

inappropriate use of a window can result
in disciplinary action and a minimum
$100.00 fine.
Keys—Students should exercise extreme
caution in controlling access to their
residences and rooms. Students must not
loan or sell College keys distributed to
them for access to their residences and
rooms. Keys should be kept in students’
possession at all times. Leaving keys
unattended or attaching student I.D.s
to room or building keys jeopardizes
residents’ safety and security, as well
as the safety and security of the entire
residential community.
Lost keys may be replaced by
obtaining a key request form from
the residence director or the Office of
Residential Life. There is a minimum
charge of $90.00 for lost keys. Core
replacement is automatic when keys are
lost to ensure room security.
The Albion 1Card is used to access
exterior and individual room doors. See
the section on “Albion 1Card” for further
information including card replacement
costs.
Roofs—Students are not permitted on
College roofs. Violations can result in
disciplinary action and a minimum
$100.00 fine.
Bicycles—Any bicycle stored or locked in
stairwells, lounges, or hallways can create
a fire hazard and will be impounded.
Bicycles must be parked in bicycle racks
and properly locked up.

Safety and Security
Students are responsible for maintaining
a safe and secure living environment
in cooperation with College staff and
in compliance with College safety and
security policies and procedures. Any
student who jeopardizes the safety of the
community will be subject to disciplinary
action.
Exterior Doors—To provide for the
security of residents, all College-owned
residences are locked 24 hours a day.
Each and every member of a residential
area is responsible for the safety and
security of the residents and personal
property in the residence. Exterior
doors should remain closed and locked.
Student and non-student visitors and
guests must use the security phones at
the main entrances of these buildings
to obtain entry from their host/hostess.
Students who prop doors open, allow
unknown people into the building, or
loan out their keys are jeopardizing
the safety and security of the entire
community.
Doors and Locks—Students should
always close and lock their doors
whenever they are away from their rooms
and while they are sleeping. This includes
times such as going down the hall to the
bathroom or visiting other rooms.
Windows and Window Screens—
Windows should be closed and locked
while students are away from their
rooms. Screens are not to be loosened or
removed from the windows. No objects
are allowed to be placed or stored on
outside window ledges. Windows may not
be used for entry to residences or other
campus buildings. Using windows for
access, sitting on window ledges, leaning
out of window sills, throwing objects
or substances out of windows, or other

Health, Safety and
Maintenance Inspections
These inspections will be conducted
in all residential areas each semester.
Residence directors, along with members
of the Residential Life staff, will conduct
the inspections. These inspections will
be advertised a minimum of 48 hours
in advance in the form of posters in
common areas noting the date and time
of such walk-through tours. You are
encouraged to be present, if possible.
Residents have 24 hours to correct
deficiencies. Prohibited items will be
confiscated and/or should be brought
to the residence office by the owner
and tagged and stored until they can be
removed off-campus. Illegal pets must be
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